How To Run A SUB 1:45 HALF MARATHON

[runningchannel]

Are you training for a half marathon or maybe you have a different virtual race planned? Tell us how you are preparing for it and where you are with your training in the comments down below!

[borland]

1. Run at pace 4:59/km
2. Don't die

[carlcilenti]

Your advise really worked. Ran my last half marathon in 1:43:02. I believe that’s good for an over 50.

[nickbell]

For me it was just mileage, mileage, mileage.

To get that mileage, I dropped my effort level. Lots of easy runs, 1 fast run a week.

I built it up to the point 2 or 3 halves a month, with my weekly long run usually over HM distance.

First half marathon in 2017 was 2h03m
March 2020 1h37m

[paulgodman]

All good advice, I started running at 55yrs of age and did a 1.55half .This year did the bath half and did a 1.40.39 at 57 yrs of age, I basically ran the training plan you've just advised us too use and it works. Good luck to anyone trying to get under 1.45.

[MrMacroVision]

my current goal is to find an event which is actually going to happen in 2020!

[moggy]

Hi guys I've finally broken my 1:45:00 half marathon. Im 53 years old. I started running just under a year ago. I've done a few, as in three now. My first one March this year was 1:48:50. My next one was 1:45:32 three weeks ago. I immediately booked another as i knew I could have paced it better. This weekend i ran one in 1:42:33. I'm absolutely buzzing now. You never stop learning how to pace these distances. Every course is different too. Love your videos, keep em coming.

[ludovicpiejos]

Since I finished my first half in 3h00 will use these tips for a sub 2h45 hahaha.
Great videos as always.

[salemr]

I'm training for my first one now, and I honestly just want to make it back home😂😂😂
I probably will end up around 2:15-2:30.

[arrontrevor]

The half marathon is probably my favourite distance to race. I did my first one in 2014 in 1:49:29 (after targeting 1:50) and my PB is 1:32:27 in 2017. Training usually goes something like: tempo run + intervals + parkrun + long run for a total of 35-40 km per week. Right now though, 1:45 would actually be a more realistic target for me for my next race, whenever that is :)

[gerardocortesrodriguez]

Just run my first half marathon ever and i finished in 1:42. Brutal, but addictive

[codeking]

You have prob seen me commenting about my half marathon coming up on other vids but I’m just so hype for it I’m just watching all ur vids on marathons half marathons everything. Great content!

[janethuffman]

I ran my first half marathon yesterday. I had a plan and then a time goal I wanted to push for. I ended up being over 17 minutes slower! The terrain I trained on was mostly up the roads and sidewalks in my neighborhood and the terrain in my race had sand, soft and uneven grass, things to hurdle and climb over, etc. I wish I knew the route I’d be racing in to try to train in some of those types of areas.

[Vidushaka]

I run randomly & have cycled for years but managed a pb of 1:33 @ 51 yrs old. Good fun & time to lose ones self n reflect 🤗🤩

[FALLOUTSZZ]

Ive started running properly 2 months ago and im working towards my first half marathon! Every saturday i do my long run and i increase the distance by 2k every other week! today i did 16k !! i never even imagined myself being able to run for that long and that far!! I hope to do my first half marathon in 2 weeks!! Your channel is amazing and i love learning stuff about running from you!!

[emilycoryschirer]

I'm training for my first half marathon in October. My goal is to finish! As a newer runner, your channel has been SO helpful, and I love the camaraderie amongst the team. Thank you for the awesome content and your joyful, encouraging personalities!

[kevinlance]

Crucially important content as per usual guys, great work. To all of our The Running Channel friends, please pay very careful attention to the entire video but especially the Recovery chapter beginning at 8:04. I made a lot of mistakes becoming familiar with the Half Marathon distance and had some triumphs too, but the biggest mistake I have made this year was cheating rest and recovery because I was loving being able to run long and dreaming of Marathons. That in connection with trying to mow a lawn after a 15.5 mile run is what yielded a Sesamoid fracture. Very wise content for those willing to accept great advice. Thanks always guys.

[lexington]

My half-marathon goal would be to break 2 hours, I've done 2:05, but that's as close as I've gotten. One half Marathon that turned into a rain fest I did in 2:45, nothing quite takes the fun out of your sails then getting poured on nonstop 😀.

[TheDeterminedRunner]

I found picking a net downhill helped 😂🏃

[janainanc]

I am going to run my first halfmarathon this September - getting closer! Just found out the race has been capped at 2500 runners and my only wish is to not be the last one! My aim is to finish. Somewhere around 2 hours would make me the happiest person ever! Next year I can try if I can go any faster...